Horizons at Greens Farms Academy
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Greens Farms, Connecticut
 Horizons
at Green Farms Academy is committed to helping the underserved youth of
Bridgeport succeed in school, build confidence, and realize their full
potential. Using the facilities of Greens Farms Academy, Horizons
operates its program during the summer for six weeks and on Saturdays
throughout the school year. Guided by a professional and nurturing
faculty in small group settings, the program emphasizes academics, but
also encompasses cultural enrichment, the arts, technology, swimming
and other activities. The Horizons program provides experiences for
students in Grades K-8 that strengthen academic performance; build
awareness of the outside world; and foster inquisitiveness, creativity,
self-discipline, problem-solving, organizational skills, and a sense of
community responsibility. Retaining the same students year after
year is a priority and we provide transportation and meals at no cost
to participants.
“The sun is rising on our Horizons!”
Nine years ago, Greens Farms Academy was approached to start a Horizons
program to replicate for the Bridgeport Public School audience the
successful model implemented at New Canaan Country School. In the summer of 2000,
Horizons at GFA held its first six-week summer session with 26 kindergarten and first grade students, and reached full capacity in 2007 with 144 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Programming has been extended through the school year with the Horizons at GFA Saturday Academy. We continue to assist our graduates as they transition to high school and plan for college. Since its inception, Horizons at GFA has helped hundreds of Bridgeport students achieve success in schoo.l
We are growing in student
numbers, funding, program depth, and most importantly in the influence
we have on the children we serve.
As our program grows, we are brightening the future of
our community!
Greens Farms Academy
(203) 256-7546
fax: (203) 256-7574
35 Beachside Avenue
P.O.Box 998
Greens Farms, CT 06838
Executive Director: Alex Lunding
alunding@gfacademy.org
www.gfacademy.org
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